September 14, 2020.
Mark was born in St. Johns, MI on September 29, 1959, the son of James (deceased) and Inge
(Kuehl) Grost.
He was a graduate of St. Johns High School in St. Johns, MI, and Michigan State University,
receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources Communications.
Mark had an accomplished career working as a Branch Manager, General Manager, Divisional
Human Resources Manager for local, Regional and National Lawn Care Services and Home
Improvement Services. He excelled in the “people” part of these businesses and leveraged his
communication skills with the “art of persuasion” for great success. He worked in Michigan,
New England, and Florida.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, James.
Surviving are his 2 loving children, Jessica Grost, Nashville, TN, and Bradley Grost, Chicago, IL;
mother, Inge Grost, Traverse City, MI; 6 siblings, Kathy (Ron) Sergeant, Higgins Lake, MI,
Mike (Ann) Grost, Stevensville, MD, Lynne (Bob) Frye, Higgins Lake, MI, Eric (Dee) Grost,
Traverse City, MI, Tim (Colleen) Grost, Clarkston, MI, and Karen (Jerry) Taylor, Traverse City, MI;
and 14 nieces and nephews, Nick (Amber, Julia) Sergeant, George (Lexi) Frye, Mariah (Stu, Sayla,
Henry) Colie, Joe (Haley, Gatlin, Aria) Frye, Jimmy (Shelby) Frye, Jake Taylor, Tim Taylor,
Max Taylor, Kaitlin Grost, Daniel Grost, Chloe Grost, Scott (Ali) Grost, Brian Grost, and Matthew
Grost.
Mark enjoyed spending time with Brad and Jess. Specifically, he cherished coaching them
through their youth sports and scholastic endeavors. He inspired extraordinary achievement as
they progressed through college and into their professional careers. They were his passion and he
was their biggest fan.
Mark also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He cherished lifelong friendships –
once a friend always a friend. He was a devoted fan of Michigan State University and supported
Spartan Athletics whenever he could. He was a “super” fan attending hundreds of football and
basketball games. He would never miss a televised game if he could not be there in person.
Additionally, for recreation, Mark loved to walk sidewalks, trails, beaches and frozen lakes. As a
devoted Spartan fan, he thoroughly enjoyed tailgating with friends and family – it was always a
huge part of the gameday ritual.
To honor Mark, “pay it forward” with a random act of kindness, to someone in need.
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